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abridgments

The word “abridgments” has 3 syllables: a-bridg-ments.

It's pronounced as /əˈbrɪdʒ.mənts/.

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In the thesaurus, “abridgments” has 6 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abridgments along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abridgments

Antonyms for abridgments

Meanings of abridgments

  • noun
    1. The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation.
    2. The state of being abridged or lessened.
    3. An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
    4. That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly.
    5. Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.
    6. The leaving out of certain portions of a plaintiff's demand, the writ still holding good for the remainder.

Example Sentences

  • Abridgments of lengthy novels are often preferred for classroom study.
  • The encyclopedia provides helpful abridgments of complex historical periods.
  • His speech featured numerous abridgments to keep the audience engaged.
  • The publisher released several abridgments of Shakespeare's plays for young readers.
  • Abridgments of legal documents can make complex laws more understandable for the general public.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abridgments, such as: abbreviations, abstracts, condensations, digests, elaborations, enlargements, expansions.

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